No more wildfires
Ontario authorities are ready for the hottest period of the year.
The province of Ontario has developed plans and guidelines for combating natural fires. Particular attention is paid to the safety of natural areas near communities and critical infrastructure.
"Our teams are closely monitoring weather conditions to detect fires early. When they do hit, Ontario’s fire rangers, pilots and support staff are prepared to battle these fires and protect Ontarians," said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Approximately 50 percent of all forest fires are caused by humans.
"With wildland fire season soon upon us, it’s vitally important that we have a plan in place to respond to crises quickly. Ontario’s Provincial Emergency Management Strategic Action Plan is our emergency response toolkit to ensure Ontario is safe, practiced, and prepared at all times," said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister responsible for Emergency Management in Ontario.
Ontario works to fight wildfires, protect local communities and maintain public safety by working with community leaders, Indigenous organizations and other agencies.
The province also participates in agreements with provincial, federal and international partners that allow the distribution of personnel, equipment and aircraft between agencies during periods of wildfire.
The province of Ontario is recognized internationally as a leader in wildfire management. Its resources include hundreds of staff who are highly trained in the field, a fleet of specialized aircraft to fight wildfires and transport personnel across the province. And 14 fire management headquarters, 17 forward strike bases and regional centers.
Ontario is internationally recognized as a leader in wildland fire management and its resources to fight wildland fires include hundreds of staff who are highly trained and skilled in supporting and fighting wildland fires, transport staff across the province and fourteen fire management headquarters.
